Simon Brodkin
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
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Camden's Electric Ballroom hosts another rapid-fire comedy blitz, with northern lad Ramsey clearly relishing his recent promotion to master of ceremonies. After putting the crowd at ease with an entertainingly wayward Aussie impression, Ramsey introduces compressed sets from rising motormouth Marlon Davis and beloved numbskull Lee Nelson, a delusional poseur whose swanky suit still has the security tag visibly attached.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 11th October 2017Simon Brodkin invades Prime Minister's speech
Comedian and prankster Simon Brodkin has invaded the Prime Minister's speech at Conservative Party Conference.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2017Simon Brodkin interview
The prankster character comic behind Lee Nelson dishes the dirt on the things that make him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 11th August 2017Our favourite comics explain why you should see them
A handful of stars describe the shows in their own words to help you pick who you will want to see...
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 3rd August 2017Edinburgh Fringe: six of the best
Lee Levitt picks out some must-see shows for Jewish Festival goers.
Lee Levitt, The Jewish Chronicle, 3rd August 2017Lee Nelson: Serious Joker review
Simon Brodkin, who plays Nelson, made every effort to engage the audience at every turn - indeed 80-year-old John a few rows in front of us was one of the stars of the show and a very good sport. Nelson probed in the hope of unearthing some comedy gold. It didn't always happen.
The Shropshire Star, 15th May 2017Is comedy infectious to doctors?
A white coat is often a sign of funny bones, as periodic outbreaks of medically trained comedians demonstrate.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th February 2017Preview - Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
Continuing Channel 4's Fake News Week, this documentary looks at how the comedian Simon Brodkin has found fame (and possibly infamy among some people) with his hoaxes.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 7th February 2017Simon Brodkin makes part of his living as "chav" character Lee Nelson, but he atones for that in his other life as a prankster, targeting the undeservingly rich and powerful. We follow him as he punctures the patriotic puffery of Britain's Got Talent, entering the competition as a rapping rabbi; re-christens Philip Green's yacht the BHS Destroyer; and pulls off a satisfying stunt against Donald Trump involving Nazi golf balls.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 7th February 2017Why I chose to prank Britain's Got Talent
My name's Simon Brodkin. I used to be a medical doctor but now I play pranks on people. My mother is so proud.
Simon Brodkin, Radio Times, 6th February 2017